Kevin Cheveldayoff

The Winnipeg Free Press reports: Assistant general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is leaving the Chicago Blackhawks to become the GM for Winnipeg's new NHL franchise. Sources said the move will be made official Wednesday. Get the full story: WinnipegFreePress.com

The Sports Xchange NHL Team Report - Montreal Canadiens - INSIDE SHOTS The Montreal Canadiens' exhaustive search for a general manager has ended with Marc Bergevin. The former defenseman was announced Wednesday as the 17th general manager in Canadiens history. Bergevin will leave his post as an assistant to Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman. In Montreal, the 46-year-old replaces Pierre Gauthier, who was fired March 29 after a two-year run that ended with a...

The Sports Xchange Canadiens name Bergevin GM The Montreal Canadiens' exhaustive search for a general manager has ended with Marc Bergevin. The former defenseman was announced Wednesday as the 17th general manager in Canadiens history. Bergevin, will leave his post as an assistant to Chicago Blackhawks' GM Stan Bowman. In Montreal, the 46-year-old replaces Pierre Gauthier, who was fired March 29 after a two-year run that ended with a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference with a...

The Sports Xchange Canadiens name Bergevin GM The Montreal Canadiens' exhaustive search for a general manager has ended with Marc Bergevin. The former defenseman was announced Wednesday as the 17th general manager in Canadiens history. Bergevin, will leave his post as an assistant to Chicago Blackhawks' GM Stan Bowman. In Montreal, the 46-year-old replaces Pierre Gauthier, who was fired March 29 after a two-year run that ended with a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference with a...

Marc Bergevin's pranks these days are mostly reserved for flight attendants and those who occupy the Blackhawks' back offices at the United Center. During a playing career that spanned 20 seasons - including four-plus with the Hawks - Bergevin became known simultaneously as a solid defenseman and one of the NHL's all-time great jokesters. In this next phase of his life, Bergevin is showing there's substance behind the laughter as he carves out an executive career path...

The Chicago Blackhawks promoted Marc Bergevin to the position of assistant general manager replacing Kevin Cheveldayoff, who last week was named GM of the Winnipeg franchise. The Hawks also extended the contract of senior advisor, hockey operations Scotty Bowman. Bergevin moves up from his position as the team's director of player personnel, a post he has held since 2009. Before that, Bergevin was a Hawks assistant coach and scout and had a 20-year NHL career as a defenseman...

The Board of Governors of the American Hockey League voted unanimously Thursday to approve a "process by which the league would enter into a significant expansion prior to the 2001-02 season," according to a statement. That expansion could involve the demise of the International Hockey League. According to a published report, six IHL teams, including the Wolves, will join an expanded AHL. According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Grand Rapids Griffins, Utah Grizzlies, Milwaukee Admirals, Houston...

The Chicago Blackhawks promoted Marc Bergevin to the position of assistant general manager replacing Kevin Cheveldayoff, who last week was named GM of the Winnipeg franchise. The Hawks also extended the contract of senior advisor, hockey operations Scotty Bowman. Bergevin moves up from his position as the team's director of player personnel, a post he has held since 2009. Before that, Bergevin was a Hawks assistant coach and scout and had a 20-year NHL career as a defenseman...

Marc Bergevin's pranks these days are mostly reserved for flight attendants and those who occupy the Blackhawks' back offices at the United Center. During a playing career that spanned 20 seasons - including four-plus with the Hawks - Bergevin became known simultaneously as a solid defenseman and one of the NHL's all-time great jokesters. In this next phase of his life, Bergevin is showing there's substance behind the laughter as he carves out an executive career path...

The Winnipeg Free Press reports: Assistant general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is leaving the Chicago Blackhawks to become the GM for Winnipeg's new NHL franchise. Sources said the move will be made official Wednesday. Get the full story: WinnipegFreePress.com

The Sports Xchange NHL Team Report - Montreal Canadiens - INSIDE SHOTS The Montreal Canadiens' exhaustive search for a general manager has ended with Marc Bergevin. The former defenseman was announced Wednesday as the 17th general manager in Canadiens history. Bergevin will leave his post as an assistant to Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman. In Montreal, the 46-year-old replaces Pierre Gauthier, who was fired March 29 after a two-year run that ended with a...

The Board of Governors of the American Hockey League voted unanimously Thursday to approve a "process by which the league would enter into a significant expansion prior to the 2001-02 season," according to a statement. That expansion could involve the demise of the International Hockey League. According to a published report, six IHL teams, including the Wolves, will join an expanded AHL. According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Grand Rapids Griffins, Utah Grizzlies, Milwaukee Admirals, Houston...

When one thinks of the Chicago Wolves, one also has to think of Steve Maltais. The two have been linked for 11 seasons--the entire life span of the franchise--and Maltais will have his No. 11 jersey retired Saturday when the Wolves host the Houston Aeros at the Allstate Arena. Maltais is the franchise's all-time leader in games, goals, assists, points and penalty minutes and is the only player to have spent all 11 seasons with the organization. "He was the face of our franchise for 11 seasons and one of...

The Coyotes will hire former Rangers forward Don Maloney as their general manager, a person familiar with the decision said Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet made an announcement. The Coyotes have scheduled a news conference for Tuesday to announce the move, the person said. Wolves general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff had talked with the Coyotes last week and reportedly was one of three candidates for the job. Maloney is the Rangers' assistant...